Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.
No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
The correct answer is: No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
To arrive at this answer, we need to consider that reproductive strategies can vary across different organisms, and the categorization of complex organisms as solely using sexual reproduction and simple organisms as solely using asexual reproduction is oversimplified. While it is true that many multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and many unicellular organisms reproduce asexually, there are exceptions.
For example, some complex organisms like the komodo dragon can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Additionally, some complex organisms like starfish and plants can also engage in asexual reproduction more often than sexual reproduction.
Therefore, it is not always true that complex organisms reproduce sexually and simple organisms reproduce asexually.